What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bioinformatics Scientist position at UW Health?
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Come program bioinformatics pipelines for genomics and Next Generation Sequence (NGS) clinical diagnostics testing at UW Health.
We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to:
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Come program bioinformatics pipelines for genomics and Next Generation Sequence (NGS) clinical diagnostics testing at UW Health.
We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to:
- Validate cloud based computing platforms following software development best practices and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with software developers, Information Services teams, applications staff and users of information systems to plan, develop, test, and implement application development efforts and reports.
- Be a project coordinator for research and development within the clinical lab by preparing data sets and analyzing them using data science techniques.
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Bachelor's Degree in a field related to Biological Sciences Required
- Master's Degree or PhD in the field of Biological Sciences with an emphasis on bioinformatic analyses Preferred
- 5 years of training experience or professional work experience in a research laboratory or a service involved in genomics or bioinformatics Required
- Bioinformatics Certification Preferred
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Job Description